Maya Train Chetumal–Bacalar: 37-minute ride, schedule and reported prices

The Tren Maya (Maya Train) takes 37 minutes between Chetumal and Bacalar and costs 77 pesos in tourist class for Quintana Roo residents and between 111 and 133 pesos for tourists, according to a Grupo Animal report dated September 10, 2026. It is the observation of a single day, and other third-party sites show different prices and schedules, so check them on the official Tren Maya portal before you travel.

What time does the train leave Chetumal?

At the end of summer 2026, the Chetumal station had three daily arrivals and three departures. Departures were at 7:30 a.m., 9:50 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

How do you get from the Bacalar station to the town?

From the Bacalar station to the Fuerte (the fort) it is about 10 minutes: by van it costs 25 pesos and by taxi, 60 pesos. During the reporter's visit, four people got off and nine got on, and online purchase failed in the app. The Tren Maya S.A. de C.V. report for October 2025 to June 2026 gives 1,940,602 users, with no breakdown by station.

What intermodal routes are there in Cancún and Playa del Carmen?

Three intermodal routes began operating on August 15, 2026 in Cancún and Playa del Carmen to connect passengers with airports, urban centers and tourist sites. The PorEsto article of October 9 does not name the stops or schedules of those routes.

When will freight arrive?

According to the same article, freight service is planned for the first half of 2027 and joint freight and passenger operation for 2028. Since its opening on December 16, 2023, the train has carried 2,944,000 passengers in 16,444 operations. The goals for 2030 are 4 million passengers and 4.7 million tons of cargo. The PorEsto article is a single source and was not checked against an official Tren Maya statement.